Syracuse police investigating stabbing during attempted robbery

Syracuse, NY -- A 29-year-old man was stabbed twice tonight as he fought with a man who tried to rob him, Syracuse police said.

The man, who was not identified, was reported stabbed about 6:45 p.m. at Elmhurst Avenue and Hatch Street, Sgt. Tom Connellan said. The victim said a man he did not know walked up to him and demanded "Give me everything," Connellan said. At that point, Connellan said, the victim began fighting with the robber.

During the fight, the victim suffered minor stab wounds to the chest and leg. The wounds were not life threatening and the victim was taken to Upstate University Hospital.